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Wall Papers 


N “HOME DECORATION” we 
submit examples of artistic wall 
treatments. The many pages of 

color sketches portray the best ideas 
from foreign and domestic manufac- 
turers of note. 


Months of careful consideration is 
given to the selection of our line of 
Wall Papers. Out of each line we 
gather the designs of merit and dis- 
card the faulty ones. 

After the final choice is made a 
committee of experts and one of 
artists assemble and sketch the 
appropriate patterns for the various 
rooms submitted herein. 

We feel no hesitancy in stating to 
our patrons that close observance of 
the effects as they are shown will 
invariably result in pleasing decora- 
tions for every room in the home or 
apartment. 

In all it has been our aim to offer 
“Home Decoration” as a standard 
authority on appropriate ideas in 
decoration—in the same sense as 
Alfred Peats is known everywhere 
as the leader in Wall Papers. 

One thing that is foremost in con- 
nection with wall decorations for the 
year nineteen hundred and ten is the 
fact that they have been executed on 
the lines of Comfort and Luxury, 
rather than on the point of Necessity. 

An authority describes it in this 
manner: In olden times the three- 
legged stool was the outcome of 
Necessity. Some one discovered that 
it would be more useful with a back 
to it—that meant Comfort. After- 
ward some one else thought the 
back would look better if it was 
ornamentally shaped and carved — 
that was Luxury. 

It is not essential to trace the steps 
of this progress or to attempt to fix 


any approximate time when Neces- 
sity began to emerge into Comfort 
or when Comfort began to crave for 
the refinements of Luxury. 

Luxury is the educated expression 
of woman’s sense of the beautiful in 
decoration. 

If, as has been said, taste is the 
conscience of zsthetic mankind, lux- 
ury is the visible endeavor of that 
conscience to give its concepts a 
tangible form. 

There may be a luxury with very 
little taste, but in its higher and best 
governed expressions it is always 
regulated by taste. 

In brief, this is to be a season, 
under the corrective influence of the 
artistic conscience, which is bound 
to produce results both charming 
and pleasing. 

There is yet another and a still 
more important point in connection 
with this new “artistic tendency.” 

It is the outward and visible mani- 
festation of the idea that is conveyed 
in the “Home.” For “home” as we 
now understand it is assuming a 
definable shape. The family asso- 
ciates itself more and more in its 
environments. 

The walls are now papered with 
wall papers which are selected with 
a view to cover every member of the 
family’s temperament — more as a 
committee of the whole. 

Handsome oak wall paneling and 
beamed ceiling effects are recent 
interesting features of the interior 
decorations of our homes. 

The fireplace is another of the 
focusing points of the family life, 
where old and young meet after the 
day’s labors. 


ALFRED PEATS CoO. 
New York Boston Chicago 


Dining Room 


that conditions under which a meal 
is eaten sensibly influence digestion. 
The attractive decoration of the table and 
selection of substantial furniture is hardly 
more vital than the dining room itself. 

Beautiful and attractive color schemes 
for the dining room are suggested in 
“Home Decoration.” We are eager to 
give the best of our knowledge and 
experience in artistic decoration to the 
study of your requirements. 

The Alfred Peats facilities for offering 
the latest and best in Wall Papers and 
trained judgment to your individual prob- 
lem gives our institution an atmosphere 
which may be truly termed artistic—an 
art influence of importance to the entire 
country. 

Just opposite we present a color sketch 
showing a modern decoration for the walls 
of a dining room. 

The lower wall of Lin-O-Wall represents 
paneled wood, remarkable as to decora- 
tive value and better yet—indestructible. 

The beamed ceiling is an innovation of 
the season. It thoroughly replaces the 
expensive wood beams, which has made 
a ceiling of this kind heretofore a luxury. 


T’ SEEMS a well established fact 


Beams in any grain of wood can now 
be had at a fraction of the former cost by 
using the one offered here. 

The pattern numbers and quantities for 
a room 15x15 with four openings are 
given below. When a room is larger 
add one roll, yard of border, or motif for 
each foot in excess of quantity given, or 
reduce in the same proportion, if smaller. 

The illustrations below are for the pur- 
pose of showing the treatment around 
the entire room. Although no two rooms 
are alike, yet among the various illustra- 
tions on the different pages every obstacle 
may be overcome. 


Lower Wall No. 301-F 
Woody 450300 roll 6rolls Lin-O-Cat 


Upper Wall No. 3115 
Oracle 6040 5 rolls Book 4 


Pitney Beams, Weathered Oak 
Pitney 10 per foot 100 feet Color book 


Ceiling Filler No. P-13 
Ferrule 3624 6 rolls 


Window Draperies 
Monk’s Cloth—Tapestry Border 


Lace Curtains—Ecru Fish Net 
Door Draperies—Crinkled Tapestry 


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Drawing Room 


drawing room the one fact that should 

be kept in mind is to prevent the 
common annoyance known as “flashy,” 
which is the effect of a design of too 
great brilliancy. 

The best method of avoiding this diffi- 
culty is to choose a pattern that is void 
of extreme contrasting colors—a self- 
toned or well balanced tones of color 
in a design offers a safe guidance in the 
decoration of the drawing room. 

“Questions of taste do not admit of 
argument” is a saying often repeated, 
but when a wall paper intended for an 
appropriate decoration for the parlor 
fulfills its purpose so beautifully and 
efficiently as the one exemplified on the 
page opposite, argument is indeed un- 
necessary to stamp the effect one of the 
artistic creations of the season. 

There are now few cases in which 
badly arranged and misused designs are 
chosen for the walls—mistakes are not 
so apparent as heretofore. 

It is remarkable to note the excellent 
judgment displayed by the buying public 
in dealing with their wall paper problems. 

This is due to the fact that people 
follow the advice of the foremost mer- 
chants, who invariably deal in the best 
merchandise and who offer suggestions 
daily in their show-windows or by timely 


I: SELECTING a wall paper for the 


hints in their illustrative catalogues and 
colored booklets. 

In good decoration bear in mind the 
fact that decoration must not “irritate 
the mind,” which most often comes by 
way of the eyes. In general, the remark 
that a design is “hard on the eyes” simply 
means that the color effect is too intense 
to be comfortably or safely looked at 
directly. 

The object sought should be to blend 
the walls, woodwork and draperies to 
such an extent that direct attention of 
the eyes shall feel neither shock nor 
restlessness. 

Note the long repeat in the Relief 
Crown. This is done by cutting away 
the wreath part of every other crown. 
This opportunity can be handled accord- 
ing to the fancy of the patron. 


Wall Hanging No. 3104 


Ooze 7550 12 rolls Book 3 
Relief Crown No. 3181 
Paddle 2416 each 40 crowns Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3140 
Ossify 5436 8 rolls Book 3 
Ceiling Border No. 3083 
Obstrude 120080 1 roll Book 5 


Window Draperies — Illuminated Silk 
Lace Curtains—White Filet Net 
Door Draperies 
Silk Velour—Gold Galloon 


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Drawing Room 


Living Room 


HERE is just as much scope for 

individuality in the treatment of an 

apartment’s decoration as in that 

of a home. Size is an important factor. 

Limitations of space may be largely 

overcome by a decoration that gives the 
illusion of a wide perspective. 

The suggestions and advice offered in 
“Home Decoration” form a distinctive 
feature of the Alfred Peats service to 
our patrons. We are as anxious as you 
are that the decorative scheme of your 
apartment will give you lasting pleasure. 

Through careful consideration of each 
room’s requirements and by showing the 
right designs we are able to prevent many 
mistakes in one’s decorations. 

In wall decoration there are many 
problems to contend with. Here are a 
few of the determining factors—the room 
itself, its purpose and its size, the fur- 
nishings and pictures. 

To take the last factor only, it is 
obvious that everything depends on 
whether you are to make the wall a 
simple background for a large collection 


of pictures—in which case a self-toned 
wall paper is called for—or whether the 
walls are to be decorative in themselves. 

It is the efficient help we give in the 
solution of these questions, no less than 
the variety and beauty of the designs, 
that has brought to the Alfred Peats 
organization so much success and public 
appreciation. Illustrations below show 
the crown or pilaster effect arranged 
doubly—in the four corners of the Living 
Room. 


Scenic Panels No. 3135 


Orphan 4530 6 rolls Book 3 
Adams Panels No. 3207 
Parasol 9060 4 rolls Book 6 


Adams Crown No. 3208 
Parcel 2114 each 8 crowns Book 6 
Panel Stiling No. 3205 


Parapet 9060 4 rolls Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3141 
Ostrich 5436 8 rolls Book 6 


Window Draperies—Shikii Silk 
Lace Curtains—Ecru Filet Net 
Door Draperies— Linen Velour 


SKETCH. II 


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Boudoir 


HE BOUDOIR should suggest the Send on your window and door measure- 
essentially feminine in its every fea- ments and we will forward in detail the 
ture. Its decoration should express cost and plan the most suitable arrange- 
delicacy and prettiness—should be artistic ment for the rooms intended. 
rather than luxurious. Panel designs suit- For the information of our readers we 
able to the general treatment of the room will explain the figures and words that 
will do wonders in brightening the appear- follow below: First in order running 
ance, and no branch of decorative art has across the line is the description of the 
received more careful and fruitful study paper in the sketch, then the number of 
from designers. it, telegraphic code word, price mark, 
As you will note, we are showing a quantity sufficient for a room and in what 
large variety of wall papers and panel book it appears, in the order as named. 
borders, which gives your problem of The word color book signifies that it is 
wall decoration an easy solution. .Our shown only in “Home Decoration.” 
judgment in selecting and assembling Samples may be had of these upon a 
admits of a wide scope in your selection written request. 


and will be the means of preventing many 
costly blunders in home decoration. 
After the rooms in your home or 
apartment are all newly decorated, what 
is wanted then to complete the entire 
effect is to obtain the proper cretonnes, 


Floral Panel No. 3106 

Opal 6040 8 rolls Book 3 
Panel Border No. 3071 

Nutmeg 150100 2 rolls Color book 
Panel Stiling No. 3152 


lace curtains and draperies. Our Chicago Oxalan Bit AN oon a Book 6 

house deals in the best of materials for ; 

draperies. Each design of wall paper has Unbend 150100 Y% roll Color book 

an appropriate color scheme in draperies. Ceiling Border No. 3071 

We carry here in stock and execute all Nutmeg 150100 ¥% roll Color book 

the newest and best effects in fabrics. Window Draperies—Shadow Cretonne 

Your wants may be safely cared for by Lace Curtains—Fancy Nottingham 

following closely the suggestions offered. Door Draperies— Shadow Cretonne 
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principles of the art of harmonizing, 

choosing and directing the proper 
application of your wall papers is at least 
as difficult as it is to seize those of the 
art of fresco painting. 

The best knowledge and practical advice 
can be procured in conference with the 
actual practitioners of the art. Eighty 
per cent of the articles written on color 
schemes are futile and are unworthy of 
consideration. 

But we can listen with as much pleasure 

_as profit when the artists themselves are 
willing to talk about their art, to discuss 
their own way of assembling and to reveal 
the secrets of their craft. 

A recent authority has declared what 
the artist “has to say about himself and 
his art is of the utmost use,” and, in fact, 
is the only authority. All people inter- 
ested —that is to say, all real students— 
must make the effort to learn, whatever 
it may be, law, science or art, through the 
wording of the teachers—who are the 
practitioners of the art. 

The up-to-date dealer in wall papers 
always intends his display to attract the 
public—he plans the color schemes so that 
his patrons will rely on his judgment. 


Te GIVE a complete review of the 


Therefore he is ever taking account of 
the public, and of their tastes and their 
preferences; he is always careful to sug- 
gest only such designs that have merit, 
and which will meet the actual require-. 
ments of the home. 

He must, therefore, utilize to the utmost 
the special qualifications of the artists who 
assist him in the formation of his display. 

A designer cannot design and color a 
wall paper without considering its prac- 
ticability, its appropriateness for a certain 
style of room. It is at his peril as well 
as the merchant’s that the artist does not 
take his patrons into account, for it is the 
latter that finally accepts or disapproves 
of its suitableness as a decoration. 


Crown Cut-Out No. 3151 


Oxacid 1208 each 40 crowns Book 6 
Lower Wall No. 3100 
Omelet 4530 8 rolls Book 3 
Upper Wall No. 3160 
Oxgood 4530 4 rolls Book 6 
Ceiling X-1 
Feline 3624 8 rolls Book 5 


Window Draperies 
English Taffeta and Border 
Lace Curtains—German Scrim 
Door Draperies 
English Taffeta and Border 


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Library 


HE EVE of the opening of the 
great display of wall papers for 
this season would appear to be a 
particularly opportune moment to dis- 
cuss the decorative qualities of wall 
paper as compared with those of paint 
and calcimine. 

It may be taken for granted that most 
people have long since ceased to question 
the advantages of paper—from a furnish- 
ing standpoint—over other materials. 

In weighing the advantages of colored 
designs in wall hangings with those of 
paints or tints it must be remembered 
that in the former you are able to match 
with preciseness the exact tones in your 
rugs, draperies and upholstering, while in 
the latter it is extremely difficult. In the 
mixing of paint or calcimine it is difficult 
to determine when it is “wet” just what 
color it will be when it “dries out.” Again, 
in oil it is sometimes impossible to obtain 
the softness, or silky texture, necessary 
to blend with the furnishings. In wall 
papers the range of colorings is so varied 
and complete that no difficulty will be met 
in finding the most delicate and decided 
shades in the fabrics. 

As might be expected of the many 
sketches shown, the Library is the most 


inviting and homelike. It is lofty, and 
this is taken advantage of to run the 
upper wall into horizontal panels. Is not 
this effect quaint and simple? 

We may also mention that the lower 
wall is quite exceptional in design. It is 
quiet, but exquisitely arranged, the crown 
and base as a finish to the art stems over 
a jasper background suggesting the effect 
of delicately carved handwork. 

The fire-grate stands in the wooden 
framed fireplace, near enough to the easy 
chair and reading table, and it is to be 
hinted that in this room the voices and 
presence of the majority of the family 
will linger longest. 


Lower Wall No. 3198 


Palster 6040 8 rolls Book 6 
Crown and Base No. 3199 
Pan 1510 each 30 crowns Book 6 
Panel Border No. 3584 
Udora 195130 2 rolls Color book 
Panel Filler No. 986 
Farse 6040 4 rolls Book 6 
Ceiling No. P-7 
Fennel 3624 8 rolls Book 5 


Window Draperies 
Arras Cloth—Stencil Border 
Lace Curtains— Arabian Net 

Door Draperies 
Arras Cloth—Stencil Border 


SKETCH VI 


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ARREARS PRERENDER 


HE ABOVE DECORATION offers a pleasing 

treatment forthe bedroom. The upright stripes 

on the lower wall with the decorative border 
cut out on the lower edge gives a freehand effect. 
The stripe mitered and hung horizontally inside and 
outside of panel border adds originality to the dec- 
oration on the upper wall. The panel border cut out 
on both edges may be hung successfully eighteen 
inches from the cove on the ceiling. 


Lower Wall No. 3068 Nugget 4530 8 rolls Book 5 
Panel Border No. 3075 Obelisk 120080 4 rolls 
Book 5 
Stile No. 3074 Oath 4530 4 rolls Book 5 
Ceiling No. 3012 Narrow 2114 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Cretonne 
Lace Curtains— Dotted Swiss 
Door Draperies—Cretonne 


A Dainty 
Idea for the 
Boudoir 


ERE is an effective scheme for the boudoir 
or milady’s room. The unique panel border 
hung below the card rail and over the wall 

hanging finishes that part of the wall to perfection. 

On the upper is shown a soft green chambray as 
a background and over this at pleasant intervals are 
placed square panels taken from the border. In each 
alternate panel the bouquet is taken out. 


SKETCH VIII 


Lower Wall No. 3078 Oblate 4530 8 rolls Book 5 
Border and Panel No. 3079 Oblige 7550 2 rolls 
Book 5 
Upper Wall No. 3060 Nostril 3624 4 rolls Book 5 
Ceiling No. 3012 Narrow 2114 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Wemyss Cloth and Border 
Lace Curtains—Scrim 
Door Draperies—Wemyss Cloth and Border 


SKETCH IX 


T IS HARDLY necessary to comment on the 
effectiveness of the above treatment. The back- 
ground represents a jasper cloth and hangs more 

like a fabric. The stencil band has the appearance of 
an applique effect in leather and needlework. 

The best effect may be procured by running the 
band at the angle and above base board continuously 
around the room, then panel each wall as the sketch 
indicates, taking the center of the space between the 
two half panels as the corner of the room. 


A Jasper 
Cloth 
Effect 


Jasper Cloth Wall No. 3084 Occasion 3624 10 rolls 
Book 5 
Panel Border No. 3085 Occult 120080 4 rolls Book 5 
Ceiling No. 3023 Nebula 2114 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Jasper Cloth, Stencil Border 
Lace Curtains—Ecru Net 
Door Draperies—Worsted Rep 


SKETCH X 


Arts and Crafts 
and a Tiffany 
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HERE IS QUITE a demand for the blended Tiffany Wall No. 3094 Offence 4530 12 rolls Book 5 
background shown here. The beauty is in the A and C Border No. 3585 Uhland 180120 4 rolls 
various tones seen in different angles of the Color book 
room—quite unusual in a decoration at so moderate Ceiling No. 3024 Neck 2718 8 rolls Book 5 
a cost. Window Draperies—Broche Grenadine 
The Arts and Crafts decoration shown as a panel Lace Curtains—Colored Madras 
strip and as a middle and angle cornice introduces Door Draperies—Crinkled Tapestry, Leather Border 


the finishing touch to the color scheme. 


SKETCH XI 


HE ABOVE FRIEZE presents a mural effect 

after the style of Corot, a celebrated French 

painter. The sketch itself gives but a faint idea 
of the real color values introduced in this frieze. It 
is printed in sections 5 feet in length, 42 inches high 
and six sections or 30 feet to the roll. 

The lower wall represents natural wood and is 
made of Lin-O-Wall—the material that has no equal— 
better than solid wood, as it does not crack and is 
indestructible. 


The 
Le Soir 


Frieze and 
Lin-O-Wall 


Lower Wall No. 301-E Woody 450300 6 rolls 
Color book 
Upper Wall No. 9029 Le Soir 900600 2 rolls 
Color book 
Ceiling No. P-13 Ferrule 3624 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Irish Linen 
Lace Curtains—Arabian Net 
Door Draperies—Imperial Velour 


Autumn 
Leaves, Band 
and Tiffany 
Blend 


difference in color value over the Le Soir frieze 

on the opposite page. Both of these friezes have 
equal decorative possibilities and, therefore, no choice. 
Owing to the difference in design both borders can 
be used in the same home. As to preference we would 
suggest the Autumn Leaves in the Dining Room and 
the Le Soir in the Library or Living Room. Either 
frieze is appropriate for any important room, how- 
ever. Autumn Leaves is 42 inches high and has six 
5-foot sections to the roll as in the Le Soir frieze. 


he THE Autumn Leaves Border there is little 


SKETCH XII 


The Tiffany lower and stencil band blend well with 
this frieze. 


Lower Wall No. 3096 Ogle 4530 6 rolls Book 5 
Panel Band No. 3097 Old 150100 3 rolls Book 5 
Upper Wall No. 9017 Autumn 900600 2 rolls 
Color book 
Ceiling No. P-13 Ferrule 3624 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Kyber Silk 
Lace Curtains— Madras 
Door Draperies— Montoro Velour, Leather Border 


SKETCH XIII 


ITHOUT DOUBT the above sketch will 
AV re to every one who looks at this page. 
The artistic effect is in evidence, both in the 
cut-out crown frieze and in the graceful panel border. 
It is well to note the effect of the cretonne win- 
dow draperies and lace scrim curtains. Throughout 
“Home Decoration” you will find the proper materials 
suggested for window and door draperies. These 
hints are offered as a safeguard against mistakes in 
materials as well as an aid in harmonizing the entire 
room treatment. 


Effective 
Cut-Out 
Suggestions 


Wall Hanging No. 3150 Owner 4530 10 rolls Book6 
Panel Border No. 3586 Uledi 180120 2 rolls 


Color book 
Crown Cut-Out No. 3155 Oxamic 1208 each 
40 crowns Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3146 Ovate 3624 8 rolls Book 3 
Window Draperies—English Taffeta 
Lace Curtains—Scrim 
_ Door Draperies—English Taffeta 


Cut-Out Frieze 
and Simple 
Paneling 


OR a simple and decorative effect sketch XIV 

deserves considerable attention. The graceful 

bowknot and ribbon is found arranged so taste- 
fully that no criticism will be forthcoming. 

In the panel border the white margin is left on to 
correspond with the white woodwork. In this treat- 
ment it is well to carry the panels even with the 
top of window casings. The beautiful cut-out crown 
border is one of the successes of the season, designed 
by one of the noted artists of this country. 


SKETCH XIV 


Wall Hanging No. 3072 Oaf 4530 10 rolls Book 5 
Panel Border No. 3073 Oaken 9060 2 rolls Book 5 
Crown Cut-Out No. 3159 Oxford 1208 each 
40 crowns Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3142 Ounce 5436 8 rolls Book 6 
Window Draperies— Figured Taffeta 

Lace Curtains—Scrim 
Door Draperies—Figured Taffeta 


SKETCH XV 


HE WALL HANGING shown above is known 

as printed Holzmehl, commonly called Oatmeal 

Duplex. In selecting this material, either in 
plain or figured, insist upon the imported stock, as it 
is widely imitated by domestic manufacturers. 

The domestic product lacks the qualities most 
important. The foreign stock is nonfading and is a 
double-ply stock, while the domestic is single ply and 
does not have the weight or strength in the stock and 
must necessarily fade. 

The Ivy Leaf Crown Cut-Out is a freehand treat- 
ment that is bound to bring results that are entirely 


The 
Ivy Leaf 
Crown 


Cut-Out 


satisfactory. The decoration as shown resembles 
closely a scheme that in fresco would cost many and 
many times the amount. 


Wall Hanging No. 3192 Palaver 7550 10 rolls 
Book 6 
Crown Cut-Out No. 3189 Palama 1510 each 
40 crowns Book 6 

Ceiling No. 3144 Outlet 3624 8 rolls Book 3 

Window Draperies— Madras with Crown Border 
Lace Curtains— None required 
Door Draperies— Georgian Velour 


The 

Tudor Rose 
and Printed 
Holzmehl 


N THIS PAGE we duplicate the pattern of 
Imported Holzmehl for the reason that more 
self-toned papers are desired this season. For 

a background there is nothing better. In the wide 
and narrow stripe effect it is possible to obtain excel- 
lent depth of color without monotony of design. 

Tudor Rose Cut-Out Crowns admit of sufficient 
color to make the wall effect pleasing and confines 
the color arrangement to a position where it best 
accomplishes its purpose. 

Our opportunity to supply friezes of this character 
is due to the fact that we are large distributers and 
necessarily large buyers, enabling us to design, cut 


SKETCH XVI 


blocks, print and sell at a reasonable price, effects 
that other dealers are unable to obtain owing to their 
limited buying power. 


Wall Hanging No. 3184 Pageant 7550 10 rolls 
Book 6 
Crown Cut-Out No. 3185 Pagoda 1812 40 crowns 
Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3144 Outlet 3624 8 rolls Book 3 
Window Draperies—Clynder Cloth 
Lace Curtains— Nottingham, Ecru 
Door Draperies—French Velour 


SKETCH XVII 


N THE above arrangement it is optional with 

the decorator to repeat the crown—shown below 

the plate rail—above the base board. In this, 
however, reverse the crown—that is, turn the floral 
part up and let the heavy part rest on the base board. 
This effect is most appropriate for the Library, espe- 
cially where bookcases and such heavy furniture is 
in evidence. The height of the plate rail may depend 
upon the height of the wall cases. The amount of 
wall space above the plate rail is imaginary and can 
be equal to half of the entire wall, although in the 
sketch the reduction brings it to a minor part. 


A 
Library 
Treatment 


The Tudor Crown accepts the background in a 
harmonious degree of individuality. 


Lower Wall No. 3196 Palmate 7550 6 rolls Book 6 
Crown No. 3197 Palola 1812 each 30 crowns 
Book 6 
Upper Wall No. 982 Farm 6040 4 rolls Book 6 
Crown Cut-Out No. 3191 Palatine 1812 each 
40 crowns Book 6 
Window Draperies—Kiota Silk 
Lace Curtains—Filet Net 
Door Draperies— Dantzig Velour 


A Favorite 
Dining-Room 
Scheme 


ELDOM do we find a patron that dislikes a 
S foliage, verdure or scenic tapestry effect in 
wall papers. The picture illustrates one of the 
favorite designs of this season. A tapestry effect is 
not complete without a decorative border, which in 
every case adds the texture value to it. Here we 
panel the lower wall with a very interesting border, 
and to realize the best effect from this artistic arrange- 
ment is to panel each wall with a full panel. In the 
event a door or window intervenes allow the panel to 
end there; repeat with another beyond this opening, 
conforming the size according to the amount of wall 
space at hand. 
The Fruit Crown Border which comes to you all 
cut out as shown is the best frieze effect we have 


SKETCH XVIII 


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ever seen. The artistic part is not confined to the 
drawing, but associated with it is the excellent color 
blending. 


Panel Foliage No. 3115 Oracle 6040 8 rolls Book 3 
Panel Border No. 3584 Udora 195130 2 rolls 
Color book 
Upper Wall No. 980 Farma 6040 4 rolls Book 6 
Crown Cut-Out No. 3193 Palette 1510 each 
40 crowns Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3026 Negative 2718 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Figured Irish Linen 
Lace Curtains—Imported Stripe Scrim 
Door Draperies—Figured Irish Linen 


SKETCH XIX 


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ORA NOVELTY DECORATION sketch XIX 
meets with the approval of every one who has 

seen it. The proper scheme to follow is to run 

the stem, or growing columns, up each side of the 
corner of the room, leaving a space of six inches from 
the angle. The cornice and crown is run continuously 
around the room. The plain wall is the tan Holzmehl 
which hangs so well as a background. The scenic 
tapestry may be inlaid in the form of panels, as sug- 
gested in the larger wall spaces. In introducing the 
Pitney beam ceiling, or the one suggested, the entire 
room is transformed into a complete arbor effect. 
The tendency this season is to go a little out of 


The 

Arbor 

and Forestry 
Panel 


the ordinary with the “cutting knife” and it is sur- 
prising to see the results of such handiwork. 


Grape Column No. 3202 Panel 5436 4 rolls Book 6 
Crown No. 3203 Parable 1208 each 40 crowns Book 6 
Plain Wall No. 984 Farrier 6040 4 rolls Book 6 
Scenic Paper No. 3135 Orphan 4530 4 rolls Book 3 
Panel Border No. 3091 Odd 9060 3 rolls Book 5 
Cornice No. 3565 Upright 120080 1 roll Color book 
Ceiling No. 3204 Parade 5436 8 rolls Book 6 
Window Draperies— Golden Brown Shikii 
Lace Curtains—Square Scrim, Ecru 
Door Draperies—Verdure Tapestry 


Panels 
and French 


Wainscoting 
Effect 


HE NEW MOIRE shown in the center and 
lower panel is made on very excellent stock, 
and although many have confined the moire 
effects to ceiling work, this particular one is intended 
for a wall hanging. The effect of a moire on the 
walls is very attractive, and with the relief crown at 
the top of the panel, and alternate panels in a figured 
design, the whole color scheme is charming. The 
dotted stile balances the various panels in a uniform 
manner and surrounds the French wainscoting with 
the same preciseness. 
It is well to break up the walls of one room in 


SKETCH XX 


the home like the above effect. It gives a pleasing 
variety in the decorative scheme. 


Moire Panels No. 3168 Oxonion 6040 6 rolls Book 6 
Figure Panels No. 3103 Onyx 4530 4 rolls Book 3 
Stile No. 3140 Ossify 5436 4 rolls Book 6 
Panel Border No. 3587 Ulen 120080 2 rolls Color book 
Empire Crown No. 3182 Paddock 2416 each 
16 crowns Book 6 
Ceiling No. 3140 Ossify 5436 8 rolls Book 6 
Window Draperies— Moire Armure 
Lace Curtains—lIrish Point 
Door Draperies—Moire Armure 


SKETCH XXI 


ITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS the bedroom 
AV, (Sree shown above surpasses any 

in “Home Decoration.” ‘The simple panel 
effect, without variety of cross coloring, makes it a 
very dainty wall hanging. 

The ribbon is cut out, as shown, when this selec- 
tion is wanted. The effect of the white panels and the 
stile in a narrow blue stripe, mitered around each 
ribbon arrangement, presents an artistic appearance. 
The repeat of the ribbon at the angle and cut out on 
one side only gives a relief to the detail in the border. 


Ribbons 
and Dainty 
Panels 


We recommend highly this color scheme for a 
young lady’s room or a guest chamber. 


Panel Field No. 3142 Ounce 5436 8 rolls Book 6 
Stile No. 3072 Oaf 4530 4 rolls Book 5 
Border (cut out) No. 3073 Oaken 0906 yard 
80 yards Book 5 
Ceiling No. 3142 Ounce 5436 8 rolls Book 6 
Window Draperies—Blue Taffeta, Border 
Lace Curtains—Dotted Muslin 
Door Draperies—Blue Taffeta, Border 


New Art 
and Vogue 
Designs 


WING to the increased demand for New Art 
and Vogue designs we have introduced the 
above illustration. Imagine the sketch to be 

a complete wall with the art stems running up each 
corner of each wall and picture the effect. 

In another way, imagine one of these art stems 
over each step ascending the stairs in the hall, allow- 
ing the ornament to rise eighteen inches on every 
step. With the latter treatment do not use the base 
‘ ornament, but let the stem run into the base band. 
The square cornice effect is a part of the band above 
the base board. 


SKETCH XXII 


Permit us to forecast a high appreciation of this 
decoration by our many patrons. 


Plain Wall No. 986 Farse 6040 10 rolls Book 6 
Art Stems No. 3198 Palster 6040 4rolls Book6 
Crown and Base No. 3199 Pan 1510 each 8 crowns 
Book 6 
Cornice and Band No. 3588 Ulm 180120 2% rolls 
Color book 
Ceiling No. 3026 Negative 2718 8 rolls Book 5 
Window Draperies—Kyber Silk 
Lace Curtains— Arabian Net 
Door Draperies—Stenciled Jute 


SKETCH XXIII 


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it will stand the uses for which it is intended. 

It must withstand moisture and even forestall 
the effects of water. In the sketch we have protected 
our patrons from redecorating as far as the above is 
concerned. The Sanitile on the lower wall is made 
on cloth and heavily enameled, making it as durable 
as a natural tile. 

The upper wall is treated in the Sea Gull decora- 
tion, which is made in sections 20 inches wide and 
60 inches high. There are two parts to the design, 
which alternates and gives a repeat of 40 inches. 


id Ree BATHROOM should be so decorated that 


and 
Pleasing 
for the 
Bathroom 


The top part of this decoration is so arranged that 
it can be cut away to suit the wall spaces without 
injuring the effect. The foaming surf and flying gulls 
is indeed a most attractive color scheme for the 
bathroom. 


Lower Wall No. 80-AW Sanitile 200 Sanitas book 
Upper Wall No. 9030 A and B_ Gull 6040 each 
Color book 
Ceiling No. 3038 Neutral 4530 Book 5 
Sash Curtains— Muslin, Dotted 


Clean 
Looking and 
Decorative 
for the 
Kitchen 


HE KITCHEN must necessarily be pleasingly 

decorated, as its attractive appearance does 

much to keep those who are compelled to 
spend hours in this room in good humor—which 
makes cooking an easier task. 

The object in introducing the upper wall here is 
that, owing to the formation of the design, it is not 
given justice in the small sample book. As it appears 
on the wall, you will note the effect is very good. 
' The lower and upper wall, as well as the ceiling, are 
all papered in three popular varnished tile papers. 


SKE DCH XXTLV 


The best decoration, however, for the kitchen and 
butler’s pantry is Sanitas. This material is made on 
cloth, in enamel and flat colors and may be washed 
as often as necessary. It is sanitary and fulfills every 
requirement in the matter of wearing and lasting 
qualities. 


Upper Wall No. 3052 Normad 4530 6 rolls Book 5 
Lower Wall No. 3043 Nimble 4530 4 rolls Book 5 
Ceiling No. 3053 Nonage 4530 8 rolls Book 5 
Sash Curtains— Dotted Swiss 


SKETCH XXV 


S FAR as commenting on the above decoration, 
it is needless to go further than giving an 
explanation of the arrangement and the pat- 

terns used in the color scheme. 

The lower wall is executed by taking wall hanging 
No. 3207, book 6, and hanging upright on the wall 
surface, each strip 12 inches apart. The top and the 
base part of the panel is taken from crown No. 3208, 
book 6. The stile is taken from the wall hanging and 
hung between the panels. The upper wall consists of 
a panel border with corners paneled over tan Holz- 
mehl. The ornaments within the panels are taken 
from the crown—that part of it which is not used in 
the formation of the panels on the lower wall. 


Ornaments and 
Panels for the 
Living Room 
Decoration 


The effect of the above makes a very pleasing 
decoration for any important room in the home. 


Lower Wall No. 3207 Parasol 9060 8 rolls Book 6 
Crown and Ornament No. 3208 Parcel 2114 each 
30 crowns Book 6 
Upper Wall No. 986 Farse 6040 4 rolls Book 6 
Panel Border No. 3589 Ulster 120080 2 rolls 

Color book 
Ceiling No. 3168 Oxonion 6040 8 rolls Book 6 
Window Draperies—Argyle Cloth 
Lace Curtains—Ecru Net 
Door Hangings— Parma Velour 


Splendid 

for the Hall, 
Den or 
Dining Room 


HE EFFECT of the above scheme illustrates 

how much individuality one can accomplish with 

wall papers. To see these designs in another 
way, or as they are printed, one would not recognize 
them. It is in the way one handles a decorative 
problem that gives it character, or loses it. The 
decoration offered in miniature here is purely an idea 
of one of our artists and we will vouch for its effec- 
tiveness and its purpose. 

The panel border represents a hand-tooled leather 
and the plain background a gold tinseled and crinkled 
tapestry weave. 

The figured panel paper may be used in larger 
panels, two or three widths of the paper is better — 
which gives space to the applique effect at the top. 


SKETCH XXXVI 


The crowns at the top of the plain panels and the 
motifs in the wainscoting treatment balances the 
entire decoration. 


Crowns No. 3210 Parrot 2114 each 20 crowns 
Book 6 
Plain Panels No. 3098 Olive 105070 6 rolls Book 5 
Figured Panels No. 3136 Orthodox 9060 4 rolls 
Book 3 
Panel Border No. 3099 Omega 2114 yard 100 yards 
Book 5 
Ceiling—Pitney Beams and Pulp 13 
Window Draperies—Warrington Siik 
Lace Curtains—Plain Filet 
Door Draperies—Crinkled Tapestry, Leather Border 


SKETCH XXVII 


stamps it as one of the most artistic creations of 

the season. One of our New York artists is 
responsible for this beautiful color scheme and every 
one who saw it photographed expressed the opinion 
that it deserved much credit to the artist. 

The excellent panel border which is cut out on 
both edges is placed over a gray chambray in panels 
even with the top of the door casings. The column 
and rose festoon cut-out border at the top is an 
unusual idea and very decorative in itself. 

The cretonne door hangings shown are also to be 
used on the windows, and, with the wall decoration as 


pee GRACE and simplicity of sketch XXVII 


For the 
Guest 
Chamber 


suggested, there is no doubt in our mind that it will 
meet the approval of critical observers. 


Wall Hanging No. 3062 Notable 3624 10 rolls 
Book 5 
Panel Border (cut out) No. 3590 Ulman 0906 yard 
60 yards Color book 
Panel Border (not cut out) Ulman 120080 
Column Border No. 3591 Ulysses 240160 2% rolls 
Coler book 
Column Border (not cut out) 150100 
Window Draperies— Rep Cretonne 
Lace Curtains—Fancy Etamines 
Door Draperies— Rep Cretonne 


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for Daughter’s 
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E ILLUSTRATE herewith an English 
WV var design. The sketch itself presents 
fully the proper treatment. Of the many 
imported wall papers shown we consider this design 
one of the prettiest. The artistic scheme is worthy 
of much enthusiasm. Note the dainty knotted ribbon, 
with the bowknot in each corner and the mat-like 
line inside. When it comes to real art, the flower 
basket reveals it exquisitely. 
The basket and beautiful floral bouquet is in hand 
_ work. No printing press is equal to the occasion. 
In all it is excellent. The background of blue shows 
the new chambray in a very charming tone. The 


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SKETCH XXVIII 


ribbon band at the angle and over base board is a 
part of wall hanging and cut out on the outer edge. 


Panel Design No. 3816 Warrington 150100 6 rolls 
Color book 
Basket Crown No. 3817 Wellington 3725 each 
20 crowns Color book 
Blue Chambray No. 3064 Noun 3624 8 rolls Book 5 
Ceiling No. X-1 Pulp Feline 3624 8 rolls Book 5° 
Window Draperies—Chambray, Ribbon Border 
Lace Curtains— Fancy Etamines 
Door Draperies—Chambray, Ribbon Border 


SKETCH XXIX 


The 
Innovation 
of the 
Season 


To obtain proper effect hold over head or at arms length with top of book 
tilted slightly forward 


inches) it was necessary to take the picture in 
perspective, resulting in the lines converging 
toward one end. 

The Pitney patent strawboard paper veneer beam 
ceiling is controlled by the Alfred Peats Co. and is 
one of the most unique inventions of the year. The 
beams are perfectly rigid and will not warp, twist or 
pull loose from the ceiling; in fact are equal in 
durability and effect to the genuine wood at only a 
fraction of the cost. 

Think of a beam ceiling for a room 12x15 all 
complete for $11.85. The cost of putting up the 
beams is inexpensive as your decorator does that—no 
carpenter necessary. A simple idea, that’s all. 

Where the effect of an entire wood ceiling is 


[ ORDER to show the depth of the beams (four 


wanted, cover the plain panels inside the beams with 
the paper veneer. It is well to use quartered oak in 
the panels if you use straight oak on the beams. 
Mahogany and other woods to be used the same 
throughout. 

A still more elaborate effect can be obtained by 
covering the lower wall also with the same veneer, 
dividing the spaces if desired with panel strips to 
match the plate rail. 

The paper veneers are furnished in the following 
finishes: Antique Oak, Fumed Oak, Swamp Oak, 
Golden Oak, Fumed Ash, Golden Ash, Natural Bark, 
Red Mahogany, Light Grain Mahogany, Cherry Egg- 
shell Finish. 

The above are all 35c per roll, except the cherry 
eggshell finish, which is 50c per roll. 


SKETCH XXX 


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Paper Moldings ae 
Panel Borders . 3575 
Cornices 
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Ribbons : 
3576 
3563 
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3564 B 3578 
3579 
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3581 
3582 
3583 


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each. The various colorings are to be used in decora- 3565 3 30 | Upright 120080 Color 
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tive work such as many have been used throughout 3567 Ds 45 | Under 120080 Color 
“Home Decoration.” The opportunity for unlimited Boe ae Stalls cee ay ee 
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display of ideas with most every pattern in our sample 3570 6% 24 | Uranus 9060 Color 
z : : ; 3571 63 24 Urgent 9060 | Color 
books in connection with these decorations is at hand. 3572 635 24 Urn 9060 Calor 
The accompanying form gives the width, number of ante ; - ae oes ee 
yards in a roll, the telegraphic code word and price 3575 D 45 | Union 105070 Color 
’ ll 3576 2 45 Umbrage 105070 Color 
per roll. ; 6 3577 2 45 Utility 105070 Color 
3578 2 45 Usage 105070 Color 
3579 2 45 Urban 105070 Color 
3580 2 45 | Ubly 105070 Color 
3581 Wr 45 Ucum 150100 Color 
ee 3582 23 45 Unbend 150100 Color 
3583 3% 30 Udall 120080 Color 


SKETCH XXXI 


T IS OFTEN a decoration is wanted for a public 
building, store, office, theater, ice cream parlor or 
lodge hall. Sketch XXXI is offered as a decora- 

tion suitable for any public room. The relief cornice 
in plaster or stone color stands out in bold relief, espe- 
cially where there is a high ceiling. The stencil band 
may be paneled in the way best suited to the require- 
ments and purpose of the place it is to be used in. 
The drab Holzmehl used as a plain background 


Relief Cornice 
and Stencil 
Band Effect 


resembles a rough plaster effect and harmonizes well 
with the cornice and panel border. 


Plain Wall No. 972 Faquir 6040 Book 6 
Relief Cornice No. 3593 Unaka 150100 Color book 
Panel Border No. 3592 Umatilla 120080 Color book 

Ceiling No. 3027 Neglect 2718 Book 5 
Window Draperies—Casement Cloth 
Door Hangings—Sheridan Velour 


SKETCH XXXII 


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SIDE from the fact that it is our 
A duty to contribute toward the 
beautification of the church we 
worship within, it is with pride that we 
feel a certain satisfaction in viewing a 
harmonious interior, and with gratifica- 
tion do we compliment the committee or 
the board authorized to attend to the 
decorating. 

To aid the committees and to offer the 
best ideas in church decoration we sug- 
gest the color scheme on the preceding 
page. The terra cotta tones in this wall 
treatment are pleasing, as they are dec- 
orative yet unobtrusive. 

The same design arrangement is also 
made in gray tones. Our Department D 
will suggest innumerable color schemes 
for every style of public building, offer in 
detail the proper decoration, conforming 
with the architectural plan of the build- 
ing, at any time. A request by letter 
accompanied with prints will result in 
a careful weighing of the problem and 
expert service will be given each indi- 
vidual request. 

We designate below the various parts 
of the decoration presented in the sketch 


of the church. The wainscot may be 
used in the wood veneer paper where a 
more moderate cost is wanted. The blue 
sky effect shown in the pulpit decoration 
is optional. It may be decorated in a 
plain material in an olive green cast or 
in the deep ecru tones. The black and 
white illustrations suggested in the lower 


half of this page carry you all around the - 


interior of the church, showing the win- 
dows along both sides and the rear full 
view as well as a clear view of the entire 
front. 


Sidewall No. 3594 Uncas 6040 
Border No. 3595 Upton 6040 
Ceiling Panels No. 3596 Ural 4530 
Panel Binder No. 3564 Umbel 9060 
Ceiling Border No. 3091 Odd 9060 
Panel Stiling No. P-13 Ferrule 3624 
Wainscoting No. 301-E 450300 
Pulpit Columns No. 3448 3020 yard 
Caps and Base No. 3450 7550 set 
Arch No. 3451 300200 each 
Scroll No. 3452 225150 each 
Pulpit Filler No. 3028 Negress 3725 
- Panel Over Arch No. 3597 Uranis 3624 


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